INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
What's In Your Pet's Food
Here's a list of ingredients that we use for you to browse and learn more about each one.
A
Apple (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use apple powder in our food to create the variety your pet enjoys.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Supplement)
Vitamins
Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant.
B
Barley
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Barley is a nutrient-dense whole grain. As a natural source of carbohydrates and fiber, it supports healthy digestion and provides energy for play.
Basil
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Basil is an annual herb that's part of the mint family. It is grown for its aromatic leaves and is widely used as a kitchen herb. We use basil for your pet's enjoyment.
Beef
Protein
Beef is a high-quality protein comprised of the amino acids your pet requires to build strong muscles to support growth and health at every life stage.
Beef Broth
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Made by slowly cooking beef in water, we use nutrient-rich beef broth to help flavor our recipes.
Beef Liver
Protein
Beef liver is an organ rich in vitamin A, iron, protein and essential amino acids.
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Vitamins
Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that supports your pet's healthy skin and coat.
Blueberries (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use blueberry powder to create variety your pet will love.
Brewers Rice
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Brewers Rice is broken rice kernels. It is a natural source of carbohydrates that provides energy to your pet.
Brown Rice
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Brown rice is a whole grain carbohydrate and fiber source that supports healthy digestion and fuels your pet's active lifestyle.
C
Calcium Carbonate
Minerals
Calcium carbonate is a mineral compound we use in our recipes as a calcium supplement.
Calcium Pantothenate
Vitamins
Calcium Pantothenate is a source of Vitamin B5. It is essential in supporting almost every metabolic process, including the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates.
Canola Oil
Fats & Oils
Canola oil, which is derived from canola seeds, is an excellent source of Omega 6 fatty acids your pet needs for a healthy skin and coat. It is also a good source of fat that helps provide the energy your pet needs.
Carrageenan
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
Carrageenan is a carbohydrate sourced from seaweed. We use it in our wet items to thicken and provide texture to your pet's food.
Carrot, Carrot (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use carrots in our recipes to create the variety your pet enjoys.
Catfish
Protein
Our catfish is naturally sourced from fresh water and provides a high-quality source of protein and amino acids.
Chia Seed
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Chia seeds are used to create the variety your pet loves.
Chicken
Protein
Chicken is a high-quality protein comprised of the amino acids your pet needs to build strong muscles to support the growth and health of your pet at every life stage.
Chicken Broth
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Nutrient-rich chicken broth is made by slowly cooking chicken in water. We use it to help flavor our recipes.
Chicken Fat (with Mixed Tocopherols)
Fats & Oils
Derived from chicken and preserved with natural, mixed tocopherols, chicken fat promotes healthy energy and creates a great taste for your pet.
Chicken Liver
Protein
Chicken liver is an organ rich in vitamin A, iron, protein and essential amino acids.
Chicken Meal
Protein
Chicken meal, a high-quality protein, is comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Chickpeas
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Chickpeas are a legume that serve as a good source of protein, carbohydrates and fiber for your pet's healthy lifestyle. The fiber found in chickpeas also supports healthy digestion.
Choline Chloride
Vitamins
Choline chloride is an essential vitamin found naturally in products like eggs, fish and soybeans, and is needed to support a healthy metabolism. Because your pet can't always produce this organic compound in sufficient amounts, we add it to our food.
Coconut (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Our recipes are formulated with coconut to provide variety for your pet.
Copper Sulfate
Minerals
Copper sulfate is a copper salt. It's a commonly used form to add copper to your pet's food. Copper is essential for development and aids red blood cell formation.
D
DL-Methionine
Amino Acid
DL-Methionine, an essential amino acid, helps support the strong muscles your dog needs for their active lifestyle.
Defluorinated Tri-Calcium Phosphate
Minerals
Defluorinated Tri-Calcium Phosphate is a mineral composed of sodium and phosphorus.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal
Carbohydrates or Fibers
Dehydrated alfalfa meal, a legume and good fiber source, supports healthy digestion while fueling your pet with the energy and amino acids they need to maintain their muscle.
Duck
Protein
Duck, a high-quality protein comprised of amino acids, helps your pet build the strong muscles needed to support growth and health at every life stage.
Duck Meal
Protein
Duck meal is a high-quality protein comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
E
Egg Product (Dried)
Protein
Dried egg product is a highly digestible, high-protein product that provides amino acids essential for growth and a healthy immune system.
Egg is an is an excellent source of protein and essential amino acids that help strengthen and maintain your pet’s muscles. It is also a high-quality source of glucosamine for joint health and contains fats and fatty acids for your pet's skin and coat health.
F
Ferrous Sulfate
Minerals
Ferrous sulfate is a source of iron.
Fish Meal
Protein
Menhaden fish meal, a high-quality protein, is comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Fish Oil
Fats & Oils
Derived from menhaden fish, fish oil is a great source of Omega 3, which promotes a healthy skin and coat, as well as DHA, which helps support healthy vision and brain development.
Flaxseed
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Flaxseed is a source of fiber that contains essential nutrients to support digestion and Omega 3 fatty acids to support healthy skin and coat.
Folic Acid
Vitamins
Stored in the liver, folic acid is an essential B Vitamin required for amino acid metabolism and cell membrane integrity.
G
Green Beans
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Green beans are colorful veggies we use to provide variety in your pet’s food.
Guar Gum
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
Natural Guar gum is a highly soluble and digestible fiber sourced from guar beans. We use it in our canned foods as a thickener and texture stabilizer.
K
Kale (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use dried kale in our recipes for variety your pet will love.
L
Lamb
Protein
Lamb is a high-quality protein comprised of the amino acids needed to build strong muscles to support the growth and health of your pet at every life stage.
Lamb Meal
Protein
Lamb meal, a high-quality protein, is comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Lentils
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Lentils are a legume that contribute higher protein and provide the nutrients your pet needs for energy and healthy digestion.
M
Magnesium Proteinate
Minerals
Magnesium proteinate is a common source of magnesium for pet food.
Magnesium Sulfate
Minerals
Magnesium sulfate is a common source of magnesium we use in our pet food.
Manganese Sulfate
Minerals
We use manganese sulfate to add manganese to our pet food.
Manganous Oxide
Minerals
We use manganous oxide to add manganese to our pet food. Manganese is a trace mineral, which the pet’s body needs in small amounts. It's required for the normal functioning of the immune system, regulation of blood sugar and cellular energy, blood clotting, bone growth and reproduction.
Manganous Sulfate
Minerals
We use manganous sulfate to add manganese to our pet food. Manganese is a trace mineral, which the pet’s body needs in small amounts. It's required for the normal functioning of the immune system, regulation of blood sugar and cellular energy, blood clotting, bone growth and reproduction.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
Vitamins
Menadione is a source of Vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting processes.
Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (Preservative)
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
We use natural antioxidants with mixed tocopherals to help keep our food fresh. A type of E vtiamin, tocopherols are found in vegetables, nuts, and fish.
N
Natural Flavor
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use natural flavor to provide taste enjoyment for your pet.
Niacin
Vitamins
Niacin is a B vitamin essential in supporting the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates in the body. Niacin can naturally be derived from meat, poultry and fish.
O
Oat Fiber
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Oat fiber is a lower calorie fiber source that's used to support digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Oregano
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Our recipes are formulated with herbs like oregano to provide variety and flavor to your pet.
P
Parsley, Parsley (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Our recipes are formulated with herbs like parsley to provide variety and flavor your pet will love.
Pea Fiber
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Pea fiber is derived from the outer coat, or hull, of a pea and provides fiber to support digestion.
Pea Protein
Protein
Pea protein concentrate, which is derived from split peas, is a high-quality protein source. It is made up of the amino acids your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Pear Puree
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Pear puree provides variety and flavor your pet will love.
Peas
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Peas are colorful veggies we use to provide variety in your pet’s food.
Plain Beet Pulp (Dried)
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Dried plain beet pulp, a high-fiber source derived from beets after the sugar is removed, supports healthy digestion and helps promote desirable stool quality.
Pork Blood Plasma
Protein
Pork blood plasma is a high-protein material that gives texture and taste to your pet's food.
Pork Broth
Protein
Pork meat hydrolysate is a highly digestible source of protein. It's produced when fresh pork meat goes through enzymatic hydrolysis, is concentrated, and dried at a low temperature.
Pork Meal
Protein
Pork meal is a high-quality protein comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Potassium Chloride
Minerals
Potassium Chloride is a source of potassium that's needed to support both a healthy nervous and musculoskeletal system.
Potassium Iodide
Minerals
Potassium iodide is a source of idone that supports your pet's healthy metabolism.
Potato
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Potatoes are a root vegetable that help provide taste and variety in your pet's food.
Potato (Dried)
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Dried potatoes, a source of carbohydrates and fiber, are used as an alternative to grains. They provide energy your pet needs.
Potato Protein
Protein
Potato protein, which is extracted from potatoes, provides the amino acids need to support growth and muscle maintainence. It is also a good source of Vitamins B and C, and helps provide a palatable texture.
Potato Starch
Carbohydrates & Fiber
A starch derived from potatoes, potato starch serves as an alternative to grains and helps provide the energy your pet needs.
Powdered Cellulose
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Cellulose, a high-fiber carbohydrate source, helps regulate your pet's appetite and helps reduce hairball occurrences in your cat.
Psyllium Seed Husk
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Psyllium seed husk, a high fiber carbohydrate source, promotes healthy digestion and reduces hairball occurrences in your cat.
Pumpkin (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Our recipes are formulated with pumpkin to provide enjoyment and variety for your pet.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6)
Vitamins
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a compound we use to bring vitamin B6 into our food. An essential B vitamin, Pyrodoxine hydrochloride is needed to support the metabolism of protein, which in turn supports your pet's muscle, hair and nail development.
R
Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B2)
Vitamins
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is water-soluble. Along with vitmain B3, vitamin B2 is involved in cell energy production. Riboflavin drives the energy relealse from food, which means it is essential when it comes to fueling your pet.
Rice Bran
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Rice bran is the outer layer of rice. It's a natural carbohydrate and good source of antioxidants that support healthy energy in your pet.
Rolled Oats
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Rolled oats, which are lightly processed oats with the husks removed, are a carbohydrate source used to support your pet's healthy energy levels. Oats are also a great source of fiber for digestion and protein for muscle maintenance.
Rosemary Extract
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Rosemary extract provides taste enjoyment for your pet.
S
Salmon
Protein
DRY: Salmon, a high-quality protein comprised of amino acids, helps your pet build the strong muscles needed to support growth and health at every life stage.
WET: Sustainably wild-caught salmon is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and a high-quality source of protein and amino acids.
Salmon Meal
Protein
Salmon meal is a high-quality protein that contains essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Salt
Minerals
Salt, a source of sodium, promotes proper fluid intake in addition to a healthy cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system.
Shrimp
Protein
Shrimp is a shellfish that provides a high-quality source of protein and amino acids that help your pet build and maintain muscles.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate and Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Minerals
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate and Sodium Hexametaphosphate are minerals composed of sodium and phosphate.
Sodium Selenite
Minerals
Sodium selenite is a source of selenium and essential for the growth and development of your pet.
Soy Oil
Fats & Oils
Soy oil, which is extracted from the seeds of soybeans, fuels your pet's energetic lifestyle by providing a good source of unsaturated fat. A rich source of Omega 6 fatty acids, it also supports a shiny, healthy coat.
Spinach, Spinach (Dried), Spinach (Pureed)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We use spinach in our recipes for the variety and enjoyment of your pet.
Split Peas
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Split peas, which are dried, peeled and split, are a plant-based protein source that provide amino acids your pet needs for muscle maintenance and growth. It is also a natural source of fiber that helps support digestion.
Sunflower Oil
Fats & Oils
Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of sunflowers. We use this oil to fuel your pet's energetic lifestyle. It is a good source of unsaturated fat and rich in Omega 6 fatty acids, which help support a shiny, healthy coat.
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato (Dried)
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are rich in fiber.
T
Tapioca
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Tapioca starch, which is a carbohydrate derived from cassava root, is as an alternative to wheat or other grains. It's a good source of energy and helps create a texture your pet will love.
Taurine
Amino Acid
Taurine is an essential amino acid for your cat's vision and heart health.
Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1)
Vitamins
Thiamine mononitrate, a B vitamin essential in supporting carbohydrate metabolism in the body, is soluble in water and concentrated in the heart, liver, kidneys and brain. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is an essential vitamin for our pets.
Thyme
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
We include herbs like thyme in our recipes to provide variety and flavor your pet will love.
Tomato, Tomato (Dried)
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Tomatoes are colorful and flavorful veggies we use to add variety to your pet's food.
Tomato Pomace
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Tomato pomace is a healthy source of fiber that supports your pet's digestion.
Trout
Protein
Trout, a freshwater fish, is naturally sourced from rivers and lakes. It is a high-quality source of protein and amino acids.
Tuna
Protein
Tuna is a hearty, nutrient-rich red meat fish that is a great source of high-quality protein.
Turkey
Protein
Turkey is full of high-quality protein and highly digestible, making it a great option for pets with sensitive digestion.
Turkey Broth
Healthy Enjoyment & Variety
Turkey broth is made by slowly cooking turkey in water to create a nutrient-rich broth. We use it to help flavor our recipes.
Turkey Liver
Protein
Dried turkey liver, a nutrient-rich organ, is full of protein, selenium, iron, B-complex and A vitamins. These nutrients are essential for muscle maintaience, vision and immune support.
V
Venison Meal
Protein
Venison meal is a high-quality protein comprised of essential amino acids and minerals your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system to support growth and health at every life stage.
Vitamin A Supplement
Vitamins
Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a fat soluble vitamin. Dogs are able to synthesize vitamin A from beta carotene, but cats lack the required enzyme to do this. We add Vitamin A to our food in order to provide a complete and balanced formula to your pet. Vitamin A, which is naturally found in fish and liver, may also be supplemented to help ensure the health of your pet's skin and coat, immune system and vision.
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Vitamins
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is the only vitamin that contains a mineral (cobalt) in its composition. Vitamin B12 supports carbohydrate metabolism and proper blood cell formation in your pet's body.
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Vitamins
Vitamin D3 supports healthy bones and teeth.
Vitamin E Supplement
Vitamins
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that supports your pet's immune system as well as the health of their skin and coat.
W
Water
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
Water provides hydration and is essential in the processing of our wet foods.
White Fish
Protein
White fish is a high-quality protein made up of the amino acids your pet needs to build a strong musculoskeletal system. It also helps your pet grow and supports your pet's health at every life stage.
Whole Grain Sorghum
Carbohydrates & Fiber
Whole grain sorghum is a natural carbohydrate and fiber source that supports healthy digestion and fuels your pet's active lifestyle.
X
Xantham Gum
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
Xanthan gum is a natural carbohydrate used to thicken our pet food. It helps provide an ideal texture your pet will love.
Y
Yam (dried)
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
This gluten-free material is made from the fiber root of the elephant yam. We use it to create a rich source of soluble dietary fiber, which thickens our products and gives texture to your pet's food.
Yucca Shidigera Extract
Texture, Binder, Other Functional Ingredients
Yucca Shidigera Extract, derived from yucca, helps support digestive health.
Z
Zinc Oxide
Minerals
Zinc oxide is a source of zinc that promotes a healthy immune system and supports your pet's skin and coat.
Zinc Sulfate
Minerals
Zinc sulfate is a source of zinc that promotes a healthy immune system and supports your pet's skin and coat.